It has oversight of all the congregations within its bounds; hears references from kirk-sessions or appeals from individual members; sanctions the formation of new congregations; superintends the education of students for the ministry; stimulates and guides pastoral and evangelistic work; and exercises discipline over all within its bounds, including the ministers.
It assigns its quota of taxes (contingent) to each arrondissement, authorizes the sale, purchase or exchange of departmental property, superintends the management thereof, authorizes the construction of new roads, railways or canals, and advises on matters of local interest.
The Council of Legal Education superintends the education and subsequent examination of students.
The king exercises his ecclesiastical authority through a minister who superintends religion and education.
He levies the taxes, controls the legal procedure, is responsible for the security of roads and property, and superintends the subordinate districts.